Great Yorkshire Literature From Andrew Marvell to Alan Bennett

Ref: C3671499

This course will encourage students to look at different genres of literature including novels, poetry and dramatic monologues. The connection with Yorkshire will allow study to take into consideration how influential this particular setting has been on the writing.

Course aim

This course encourages students to consider a wide range of writers who have a connection with Yorkshire, including poets from Hull which is the City of Culture in 2017

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

No skills or experience needed

This course is for beginners

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

Be aware of a range of texts and the influence of specific settings, historical periods.

Be able to consider the strengths and limitations of different genres.

Develop an appropriate analytical vocabulary with close reference to set texts.

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

What else do I need to know?

Nothing else is needed

All materials will be provided

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

Progress to another WEA course

Progress to a course with another provider

Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member

Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation